I'll bet Parker Bros got some ideas from this gun. Maybe Parker Bros is a knockoff of this gun. Gerald.

From what I can see of it, the gun has nice lines and I'd say it was in "pretty high" condition. I agree, it is not one of our Parker Bros guns, but a nice one nevertheless. I also agree to the dating of between 1870s and 80s.

That is a wild butt plate! The wood looks nice too. Depending upon various factors that I'd have to check out first, I'd shoot it, with proper loads of course.

Thanks for the quick and concise replies. I sincerely appreciate it.
I think you can understand, the real value of the gun did not change a dime for me. Parker Bros. or not, it remains a significant part of our family history. The only problem for me is I will probably not be able to establish the details of its origin that I had hoped for.
My sincere thanks to all.
Joe Frank

Well, I'll tell you Joe we all enjoyed the excellent photos of your gun.

Say, you have two first names, Joe and Frank, that has to be confusing. You aren't related to Anne are you? What a shame. I've read several books about her and visited her hideaway, etc...

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